Diane worked with Alexander but on different teams.
"Alexander and I worked together at Eli Lilly and Company supporting the launch of an immunology drug. I was responsible for publication strategy and planning and he was the lead statistician supporting the work of medical affairs. I have very fond memories of our time working together because Alexander was a brilliant statistician but also an extremely effective communicator, especially for the non-statistician! He was a generous collaborator, always willing to share his knowledge, time and talent, and he was a gracious colleague, never seeking center stage or accolades for his accomplishments. His focus was always on the work and the team, not himself. I can honestly say that I learned to be a better collaborator from working with Alexander and following his example. I also learned to be a better supervisor by watching him effectively and quietly redirect the spotlight to those who most needed it. Finally, Alexander was fun! I always enjoyed seeing him at conferences, sharing a good meal with a nice glass of wine or good beer after a long day. Alexander is exactly the kind of colleague you want -- brilliant, innovative, gracious, generous and fun. I highly recommend him for any position lucky enough to have him."